Surrey · Heat pump installation
Epsom Downs air source heat pumps
We cover Epsom Downs for air source heat pumps. Diagnosis first, a fixed price and proper paperwork when we finish.
- Plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump
- Finding a place for the outdoor unit
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
About our air source heat pumps in Epsom Downs
An air-to-water heat pump heats water to a lower temperature than a typical boiler which means some radiators may need upsizing. We check each radiator against the room’s heat loss and anything that needs changing is in the quote. Common call-outs are for plans to switch to electric heating with a heat pump and checking whether planning permission is needed, on radiator systems, hot water cylinders and underfloor heating.
For a home around Epsom Downs that is off mains gas and heated by oil or LPG, the Boiler Upgrade Scheme adds an extra £1,500 until March 2027 for an air source or ground source heat pump, on top of the £7,500.
Warranty periods vary by brand and by product. For instance, Daikin’s standard warranty on split air conditioning is 2 years, and its longer extensions apply to its air-to-water units only. Whatever the brand, the manufacturer’s terms are explained on your quote.
- Where
- Epsom Downs (KT17)
- Wider area
- Surrey
- Quote
- A fixed price before work begins
- Credentials
- NICEIC approved, F-Gas certified, MCS
- Costs
- £8,000–£16,000 before the grant, 0% VAT on homes
- Telephone
- 07833 053749
- Updated
- 30 October 2026
Heat pumps in Epsom Downs: local notes
There are 5 conservation areas within a mile of the centre of Epsom Downs. Historic England lists about 6 buildings and structures within half a mile of the centre of Epsom Downs, including Longdown House (grade II). That affects heat pumps: listed buildings need consent, and conservation areas limit where the outdoor unit can go under permitted development. Where necessary, we check with Reigate and Banstead council, normally the planning authority here. About 43% of homes across Epsom Downs and its surrounding area date from 1945 to 1972, according to VOA council tax data, and about 81% of households live in detached or semi-detached houses, according to Census 2021 figures. Homes of that age often have cavity walls that may or may not be insulated, which the survey checks. Finding room for the outdoor unit and a cylinder is seldom a problem in homes like these.
If your home is near Epsom Downs station and heated by a gas boiler, an air-to-water heat pump can replace it where the survey shows it suits.
Epsom Downs is about 1 mile south-east of Epsom, in Surrey. If you need air source heat pumps in Epsom Downs, it’s easy to get a fixed-price quote: please ring us on 07833 053749 or use the quote form. We work across London and the South East, Epsom Downs included. Our Surrey coverage runs to 395 places, and Epsom Downs is one of them. Reigate, roughly 6 miles off, has its own page on this site.
Not far from Epsom Downs, a recent job of ours was on Ashley Road, Epsom (KT18), about 1 mile north-west: installing three Samsung cassette units in the dining area and a dedicated wall-mounted unit in the bar.
Our engineers cover all of the KT17 postcode area for air source heat pumps and the roads nearby. If you need air source heat pumps at a property on Longdown Lane South, Bunbury Way and Burgh Heath Road or a nearby road, our engineers can take on the work. Close to Epsom Downs, our area also takes in Nork (1 mile east), North Looe (1 mile north), Great Burgh (1 mile south-east), Tattenham Corner (1 mile south) and Langley Vale (1 mile south-west). Further out, we also cover Guildford (15 miles west), Woking (14 miles west), Horley (10 miles south) and Redhill (7 miles south-east).
What’s near Epsom Downs
We fit and service air conditioning in homes and premises around Laine Theatre Arts, Priest Hill and Derby Arms. Epsom Downs has its own railway station: Epsom Downs station. Other landmarks nearby include Epsom General Hospital (1.3 miles west) and The Ashley Centre (1.3 miles north-west). Green spaces nearby include Colley Hill and Cuddington Meadows.
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Epsom Downs: your questions answered
Does the Boiler Upgrade Scheme cover homes in Epsom Downs?
Yes, if the home and the heat pump meet the scheme’s rules: Epsom Downs is in England, where it applies. For an air-to-water heat pump the amount is £7,500; an air-to-air system can get £2,500 if it replaces the fossil-fuel heating outright, meets the home’s full heating demand and is not an add-on to a boiler. The installer applies, and we’re MCS certified.
Will you come out to Epsom Downs?
Yes, and the size of the place makes no difference to how we work. A few photos and the postcode are enough to get things started.
Can I fit air conditioning or a heat pump myself?
Not the refrigerant work. The F-gas rules require certified companies and qualified engineers for it, and a new circuit is notifiable under Part P unless a registered electrician, such as a NICEIC approved contractor, does it.
Do you have a 24/7 line?
Yes, any time. If something urgent happens, like water coming from a unit or a critical room overheating, call our 24/7 line and we’ll tell you what to do first.
Why use an F-Gas certified company?
The law says any company working on equipment containing F gas has to be certified, and each engineer needs the right qualifications too. It’s how you know the refrigerant is being handled legally and safely.
What does an air-to-water heat pump cost?
For air-to-water, the price is £8,000–£16,000 (0% VAT on homes) before any grant. Eligible homes in England and Wales can get £7,500 through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, and we confirm eligibility before you commit.
How quickly will you reply?
The same working day. Then we agree a date that works for you, with a fixed price before work starts.
When to call us in Epsom Downs
When a home is being extended or renovated, it’s a good moment to look at heat pumps. Pipework, radiators and space for a cylinder are easier to plan while work is going on.
It’s time to call us if you are dealing with:
- Questions about the Boiler Upgrade Scheme
- Replacing a combi boiler with a heat pump
- An oil, LPG or gas boiler near the end of its life
Older homes near Parish Church of St Martin may need extra checks for planning and heat loss before a heat pump is designed.
Comparing quotes
- Whose warranty applies, and on what terms
- Whether the quote shows VAT clearly
- Whether extra work needs your approval first
What air source heat pumps can’t fix
We’d rather tell you now than sell you work that won’t help, so these are the things it will not cover:
- Getting planning permission or listed building consent on your behalf
- Disconnecting or servicing a gas boiler
- Grants for hybrid systems or replacements of low-carbon systems
If you’re not sure, just give us a ring on 07833 053749 or write to us at info@aircondoctor.co.uk and we will give you a straight answer.
What the work covers
- Homes heated by oil, LPG or gas
- Air-to-water heat pumps
- Radiator systems
- Hot water cylinders
- Air-to-air heat pumps
- Underfloor heating
Looking after your system
Here’s the after-treatment advice, in brief:
- Diary the next service
- Use the settings explained at handover
- Keep up with insulation and draught-proofing
Where we applied for a Boiler Upgrade Scheme grant, we keep you informed through the process, as the installer applies for it.
Do not cover radiators with furniture or heavy curtains so the heat can get into the room.
How it works
Protection comes first: sheets over the floor and any furniture nearby, and we ask before moving anything. Then the electrics are made safe and the work begins. The work on site takes anything from a couple of days for air-to-air to the best part of a week for air-to-water with radiator changes, and we tidy up before we leave. For a place like Epsom Downs, the timing is set with you and the travel is our side of the planning.
- First, a chat about the property and your goals for the heating.
- The survey checks heat loss, emitters, hot water and the outdoor unit position.
- We explain which type of heat pump suits the home and whether a grant could apply.
- Installation follows on the agreed dates.
- The job ends with commissioning, the MCS certificate and a walk through the controls.
Getting ready for the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions near the property
- Unlock any gate, garage or side passage we need
- Dig out any previous service or F-Gas records
Getting a quote
Quoting starts with a diagnosis, either on a site survey or, for simple jobs, from your pictures and details. After that, we send a fixed price so you know the cost before we begin.
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From one of our customers
“Excellent service from start to finish. Two wall-mounted units installed in our home. Clean, tidy work: they protected all the floors and left no mess. The systems work brilliantly. Would highly recommend.”
Sarah M., East Grinstead